I have spent many years working in some form of television production, and no matter what my present job, I always find some way to incorporate visual communication. This is the way I see television and movies: communicating a message to an audience utilizing all the senses, but basically in a visual manner.
I live near New York City, but it is not conducive for me to travel at this moment of my life to pursue a film career; I needed an online school. I was very impressed with the reputation of The Academy, but more so I was impressed with the fact that the programs in the Motion Picture and Television degree meet the same standard as the on-campus program. That is essential when one is taking an online program; no one wants to feel they are taking a watered-down version of anything.
The most interesting thing about reflecting on what you learned at the halfway point in your academic degree program is how much you've learned. In the midst of taking a class you seem so confused about your path. You're running at such a tremendous pace that you do not have the opportunity to look behind and see the trail of small accomplishments that have, at this point, polished you within your craft. Now at this junction, I realize that my first few semesters were merely emptying the misconceptions I had about this field, screenwriting, and then filling me in with correct formats, clearer purpose and direction to accomplish my goals.
I have been reflecting on what I want to achieve upon completion and have come up with two scenarios. First, I want to use my degree in an academic situation where I will continue teaching, but this time more concentrated on the scriptwriting aspects of motion pictures and television. Secondly, I want to use my degree to start working in the industry and gradually wean myself away from an academic setting. I feel that once I leave the Motion Picture and Television program I will be a very marketable individual.
Dear Midpoint Review Committee,
I have spent many years working in some form of television production, and no matter what my present job, I always find some way to incorporate visual communication. This is the way I see television and movies: communicating a message to an audience utilizing all the senses, but basically in a visual manner.
I live near New York City, but it is not conducive for me to travel at this moment of my life to pursue a film career; I needed an online school. I was very impressed with the reputation of The Academy, but more so I was impressed with the fact that the programs in the Motion Picture and Television degree meet the same standard as the on-campus program. That is essential when one is taking an online program; no one wants to feel they are taking a watered-down version of anything.
The most interesting thing about reflecting on what you learned at the halfway point in your academic degree program is how much you've learned. In the midst of taking a class you seem so confused about your path. You're running at such a tremendous pace that you do not have the opportunity to look behind and see the trail of small accomplishments that have, at this point, polished you within your craft. Now at this junction, I realize that my first few semesters were merely emptying the misconceptions I had about this field, screenwriting, and then filling me in with correct formats, clearer purpose and direction to accomplish my goals.
I have been reflecting on what I want to achieve upon completion and have come up with two scenarios. First, I want to use my degree in an academic situation where I will continue teaching, but this time more concentrated on the scriptwriting aspects of motion pictures and television. Secondly, I want to use my degree to start working in the industry and gradually wean myself away from an academic setting. I feel that once I leave the Motion Picture and Television program I will be a very marketable individual.
Adrian D Wehmeyer